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Ptosis Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Levator Palpebrae Resection
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Levator Palpebrae Z Myotomy
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Fasanella-Servat procedure
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If an underlying disease is found, the treatment will be specific to that disease. Most cases of ptosis are associated with aging and there is no disease involved.
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Ptosis is usually treated surgically. Surgery can generally be done on an outpatient basis under local anesthetic. For minor drooping, a small amount of the eyelid tissue can be removed. For more pronounced ptosis the approach is to surgically sho...
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